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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.19, 627.46 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.19, 627.46 and 255.98 is: 384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.19 : 627.46 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.19/627.46 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.19x = 627.46 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.19x = 160,618.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,618.14/418.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.08

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